The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-06-13

SATURDAY AFTERNOON.
The session was opened with prayer by
William Marshall and jeremiah Grineu.
after which the discussion of the report on
temperance was resumed. Several speakers
took part in the discussion, and the work of
the Women's Christian Temperance Union
was especially commended. Mrs. Mary
Jane Weaver spoke for that organization,
and Friend Eli Jones responded and urged
more earnest work for the world at large.
Friend II. G. Aydelott presented resolu-
ton. endorsing the work of the Woman's
Christian Temperance Union, which, after
discussion was referred to select committee
for consideration and future action This
committee consists of the following mem
Ders Gideon Wood, Henry G. Aydelott.
Hannah j. Bailey, Susan A. Clifford, Phebe
D. ,4Aydelott and Joseph E. Macomber.
The journal OF the last representative meet
ings was read, and the correspondence in
relation TO the subject of war and arbitra-
tlon was given to the meeting; also the re-
ports OIL the committees on capital punish
ment. change Of rules and trust funds.
After the reading, discussion arose nnon
the minute made by the Representative
meeting in October last at their meetings in
Boston, and sent to the morthly meetings
Tor their guidance. After full interchange
OF opinion, the Yearly Meeting endorsed
~SeANa Va tuC -tcpItStuLdLlNe meeting.
The committee on corresponce was aopoinf.
ca, aIter which the meeting was adjourned
with prayer and the benediction.
SATURDAY EVENING.
A meeting ON bible schools was held in the
evening The session was opened with
prayer by Friend Charles Goddard who led
the meeting. Miss Mary 4. Taylor read a
paper on the Truth" presenting these
questions-Where shall we find the truth .
now snail we secure it? What shall we do
with 1t when found? Christ is the truth
We must obtain it by seeking; We must use
1t for the glory of our Master and the well
fare OF men. Arthur Jones read paper ON
How to teach the truth" We must he
deeply Interested; must know the lesson
tthhorougniy, must induce our scholars to ask
Ihe questions and to do most of the work in
tne class hour; and must excite their entbn-
siasm IN the work of investigation and stndv
George A. Barton, of Providence. r. I.
SPOKE OF the best methods of Bible study. 1t
to the subject in hand. We must Study the
Bible by books. When, by whom. under
what circumstances, and for what purnoses
were they written? The speaker Illustrated
ms IN 5hopght by referring to particular books
emit methods of writing and their pnrnose. r.
tne epistle OF Paul, and the circumstances
under which he wrote, and the object in
view, etc. Mrs Weaver spoke of the need
u tne Holy Spirit, of studying and sympa- |
thlzlng with the pupils.
SUNDAY SERVICE.
AT the First Baptist church there was a |
prayer and conference meeting at $50 a. m. |
ied py George A. Barton. The meeting was
excellent in spirit and all 1.-THE time was oc-
cupied in earnest exhortation, testimony and |
prayer AT 1870 there was a regular preach |
ing service over which James p. Pinkham
and James Dillon presided. Friend Dillon |
founded his remarks upon the first seven |
verses OF the third chapter of Titus. and |
dlscoursed upon the fall Of man by sin. his |
through transgression and his
salvation by the sacrifcial Iatonement of the
Lord Jesus Christ. No hope, no refuge, no
possibility oil safety, no peace can be found
save In the suffering and death of the Divine
hedeemer. He gave his life for us that we
might live. Believing in Him wonderful
change takes place in the sinners heart. He
repents OF SIN, trusts in the Savior, loves
believing. Old things have passed away and
all things have become new. Peace. purity
10Y. and rest have taken the place of unrest
strife, wrath and dark forebodings. and he Is
conscious Of being child of God. Several
'snSi oPoahUis ioHoWeu, enforcing the truth |
md urging the hearers to yield to its infu,
,nce Following which verse of "All Hail
he Power OF Jesus Name" was sung and
he meeting closed with prayer and the bene.
llctlon by Jeremiah Grinell. There was a
ull mouse and the audience were all inter
'sted in the service.
SUNDAY AFTERNOON.
A public service was held in the First Ban
list Church in the afternoon. Friends Jere-
niah Dillon and William Newhall offered
prayer after reading the scriptures. Mrs.
Mary j. Weaver spoke from the text In Gen.
:: 1-"Come thou and all thy family into the
rk.". The ark is perfect type of Christ.
inc ark, one door, one window, one fold.
nd one Savior. These men did not sin ig-
orantly-the spirit of God stroye with them
S he does now, The salvation took the
Whole family-a special responsibility rests
pom parents. Every class and order of
zen are called. Every one, man and beast |
nd bird that heard Gods voice and obeyed
!, entered the ark and were saved, and the
lsobedlent ones were lost. The stories in
he ark may represent the different phases of
hristian character, and the many rooms
lay represent the different denominations.
j belonging to the one saved family of God
ut at last the door was shut Noah was In
nd God shut the door, he was dependent on
w
'ust in Christ and rest assured of final safe
Z. God is a God Of justice, and if any neg
ct his call that Justice will overwlfelm
lem. We must be faithful to our friends I
ld children. oh, the unwisdom of neglect )
this matter! To influence our children
c must ourselves be faithful Christians.
Prayer and the benediction closed the SER
ce. There was a very large congregation
I'd the speaker was listened to with deep
terest.
SUNDAY EVENING. Il
A public meeting was held and the service '
as introduced by reading the Scriptures 1
ID prayer by Friend Jesse Mcpherson. D
The preacher, William p. Pinkham, took as 5
text the words from lisa, I'VE are my "
Illnesses" words spoken by God to the peo- a
e. Think of the qualifications, the power @
ID the duty of witnesses. This witnessing
to be done before the world; and upon
ost momentous issues. The nature. char 9,
ter and work of Christ; the doubts ones ,.
ms and wants of the human soul: convict IL
and converted men are calling for the OF
lthful witness of Gods servants. Wit n
sses should be willing, Courageous stead
st. They should be truthful. They should W
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